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Epic Comp
COMPETITIVE XC
Let's be honest here: The endless pursuit of speed is the reason you ride. That might mean beating up on the regulars at your Saturday morning ride or leading the pack through a tough
section of trail at a NORBA National. Proven at every level of competition-our 2007 S-Works edition has already won a UCI World Cup. The Epic, with its incredibly efficient Flow Control Brain
suspension technology, is the fastest suspension bike in the world.
Read all about Total Suspension Integration. (Adobe PDF, 3MB)
FRAME
Epic FSR M5 alloy, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE DT/TT, hollow alloy shock link, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailer hanger
REAR SHOCK
Specialized Fox Brain Fade, adjustable from HT firm to Trail Tune, air spring, rebound adjust
FORK
Fox F100 RL 100mm, air spring, rebound/compression adj w/ lock out, alloy steerer
HEADSET
1 1/8" Threadless, alloy cups w/ 10mm insertion, sealed cartridge bearing
STEM
Specialized adjustable rise, OS 31.8, 3D forged w/CNC finish
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm OS bar, 2014 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 620mm width
TAPE/GRIPS
Specialized MTB, dual density
FRONT BRAKE
Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep S/M: 160mm rotor, L/XL: 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Avid Juicy 5
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano M581 LX, 34.9mm clamp, bottom swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X.9, 9-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger 9-speed
CASSETTE / FREEWHEEL
Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11/34t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-951 w /Power Link
CRANKSET
Truvativ Stylo, 2pc crank/BB
CHAINRINGS
22S/32A/44A 4mm thick outer, 4 bolt 104/64mm
BOTTOM BRACKET
Truvativ GXP, sealed outboard cartridge bearing
PEDALS
Shimano M-520 SPD
RIMS
DT Custom for Specialized X430, 24mm w/eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB
Specialized Stout disc, sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange, 32h
REAR HUB
Shimano M-525 disc, 32h, alloy QR
SPOKES
DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless, black, alloy nipples
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Fast Trak Pro 26x2.0", aramid bead, dual compound
REAR TIRE
Specialized Fast Trak Pro 26x2.0", aramid bead, dual compound
TUBES
Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0", presta
SADDLE
Specialized BG Rival, hollow Cro-Mo rails
SEAT POST
2014 butted alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER
7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
NOTES
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual
Specifications subject to change without notice.


